laptop v desktop

mah_jong

I am considering replacing my aged computer, its around 5 years old and slowing down!

I have wanted a lappie for yonks but I am not sure why...other than being able to use should i ever be ill and in bed!!!

My computer sits at a desk in the living room so a lappie would free up space, but then so would a TFT screen. I am unlikely to take it anywhere. But I would have the option!!

So, are there things to consider that i have not even thought about? Would I not be able to do certain things on a laptop?

I am not an expert and much on this forum is too techie for me!!! .... so can I ask if there are any pros or cons for either? Thanks

nearlyrich

I have used a laptop ( 2 actually 1 for home and 1 for work) for years, never come across anything it can't handle. I am typing this in the garden, not sure I would fancy dragging a computer desk out.

ffeindadifyr

nearlyrich wrote:

I am typing this in the garden, not sure I would fancy dragging a computer desk out.

On this subject.... is there anything out there that helps to shield the screen from the sun to save me squinting !

Quincy_3

Im a Laptop user and I would say Desktop, because they are easier to repair, upgrade and keep cooler, In my opinnion that is.

zombiecazz

I agree with quincy.
I love my laptop, but it's a work one so it' not my responsibility to replace or repair.
My desktop though is fully upgradeable, easy to fit extra fans for cooling, parts are generally cheaper too. wouldn't swap it for a lappy.

nearlyrich

ffeindadifyr wrote:

On this subject.... is there anything out there that helps to shield the screen from the sun to save me squinting !

Not sure about an add on mine has a great screen, none reflective which means you can see it (just) in bright sunshine.

mah_jong

Thanks for answering folks...that was something that I had not thought of ....adding to it. Over the years, extra memory, a re writer, have been installed.

Food for thought!

*!*HIBS*!*

ffeindadifyr wrote:

On this subject.... is there anything out there that helps to shield the screen from the sun to save me squinting !

Sunglasses maybe?

As well as being upgradeable for the future, desktops are usually cheaper and in many cases more value for money in my opinion (both to buy as a package deal and for bits and parts).

madnlooney

i have both laptop and desktop. the laptop is alright for the wireless so can be sat in bedroom or frontroom or even in garden. but a desktop is easyerly (sp) upgraded if need be.

tawnyowls

Depends how much you use it - if it's only for a bit of surfing or typing up letters, then laptop would be fine, but if you're using it quite a bit, a desktop would be a lot better from a health & safety point of view. Plus, as already stated, even though they have come down a lot, a laptop will be more expensive than a desktop with similar spec.